Emotional Disturbance Therapists in Redwood City, CA

"For me, the focus of therapy is not primarily to fix disorders or cure diseases; I seek to increase your positive life skills rather than address negative patterns. What happens in the therapy hour is a microcosm of life at large. How you do anything is how you do everything. And so, I give special attention to the actual, to the present moment, in particular your immediate subjective experience. Ultimately, when you become aware of your resistance(s) to pain and return to wholeness and authenticity, my work is done."

"For me, the focus of therapy is not primarily to fix disorders or cure diseases; I seek to increase your positive life skills rather than address negative patterns. What happens in the therapy hour is a microcosm of life at large. How you do anything is how you do everything. And so, I give special attention to the actual, to the present moment, in particular your immediate subjective experience. Ultimately, when you become aware of your resistance(s) to pain and return to wholeness and authenticity, my work is done."

"Stuck in a rut and can't find your way out? Are you looking for some positive change and general happiness? After 20 years of experience, I can say with great confidence that you are not alone in your challenges, and that you don't have to carry the burden by yourself. With patience and persistence, my clients cultivate greater confidence and self-esteem, richer relationships with their partners and children and more emotional balance and health."

"Stuck in a rut and can't find your way out? Are you looking for some positive change and general happiness? After 20 years of experience, I can say with great confidence that you are not alone in your challenges, and that you don't have to carry the burden by yourself. With patience and persistence, my clients cultivate greater confidence and self-esteem, richer relationships with their partners and children and more emotional balance and health."

"As a licensed MFT and board certified art therapist (ATR-BC) in private practice in Redwood City, I provide psychotherapy in the forms of Neurodevelopmental Art Therapy (NDAT), based on current neuroscience research, and includes interpersonal neurobiology and attachment theory; and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). The emotional right brain is dominant in all forms of psychotherapy, and this is especially true in child and adolescent therapies. The key: therapeutic change most often happens when there is trust and connection between therapist and client in a safe and supportive environment, free from judgment or expectation."

"As a licensed MFT and board certified art therapist (ATR-BC) in private practice in Redwood City, I provide psychotherapy in the forms of Neurodevelopmental Art Therapy (NDAT), based on current neuroscience research, and includes interpersonal neurobiology and attachment theory; and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). The emotional right brain is dominant in all forms of psychotherapy, and this is especially true in child and adolescent therapies. The key: therapeutic change most often happens when there is trust and connection between therapist and client in a safe and supportive environment, free from judgment or expectation."

"If you are looking for a data-driven, science-based approach to the treatment of your anxiety-related difficulties then you should call Dr. Trent today for a free phone consultation. As a Stanford-affiliated psychologist, Dr. Trent specializes in evidence-based approaches to identification (i.e., psychodiagnostic assessment) and treatment of anxiety and related disorders. Dr. Trent is a trained scientist who maintains active involvement in research, which includes conducting studies, training future psychologists, and improving assessment and treatment of mental illness."

"If you are looking for a data-driven, science-based approach to the treatment of your anxiety-related difficulties then you should call Dr. Trent today for a free phone consultation. As a Stanford-affiliated psychologist, Dr. Trent specializes in evidence-based approaches to identification (i.e., psychodiagnostic assessment) and treatment of anxiety and related disorders. Dr. Trent is a trained scientist who maintains active involvement in research, which includes conducting studies, training future psychologists, and improving assessment and treatment of mental illness."

"My primary theoretical orientation is Cognitive-Behavioral (CBT). This means that I attend to your thoughts and feelings and to how they influence emotion and overall well-being, now and in the future. CBT offers a number of strategies for promoting change in the direction of one's long term goals. For our treatment to be most effective, you will need to be an active participant and collaborator in establishing your goals. I also ask that you work on treatment in between sessions, and I frequently give homework assignments to assist in the process."

"My primary theoretical orientation is Cognitive-Behavioral (CBT). This means that I attend to your thoughts and feelings and to how they influence emotion and overall well-being, now and in the future. CBT offers a number of strategies for promoting change in the direction of one's long term goals. For our treatment to be most effective, you will need to be an active participant and collaborator in establishing your goals. I also ask that you work on treatment in between sessions, and I frequently give homework assignments to assist in the process."

"Everyone encounters stress and difficult times in their lives. Whether it is life transitions, troubled or unhealthy relationships, stuck in a certain place, or something more significant, therapy provides an opportunity for change and better emotional well-being. I am a licensed psychologist specializing in the treatment of life transitions, relationship difficulties, divorce and separation, anxiety, depression, trauma, and grief and loss. I also work with parents on early childhood issues."

"Everyone encounters stress and difficult times in their lives. Whether it is life transitions, troubled or unhealthy relationships, stuck in a certain place, or something more significant, therapy provides an opportunity for change and better emotional well-being. I am a licensed psychologist specializing in the treatment of life transitions, relationship difficulties, divorce and separation, anxiety, depression, trauma, and grief and loss. I also work with parents on early childhood issues."

"I provide support to develop healthier relationships, manage and reduce stress, anxiety and depression, improve self-esteem and connect more deeply with your true nature. Life can feel difficult and overwhelming when experiencing anxiety, depression, anger, sadness, hopelessness or betrayal; these struggles are compounded by core beliefs such as being unlovable or not good enough."

"I provide support to develop healthier relationships, manage and reduce stress, anxiety and depression, improve self-esteem and connect more deeply with your true nature. Life can feel difficult and overwhelming when experiencing anxiety, depression, anger, sadness, hopelessness or betrayal; these struggles are compounded by core beliefs such as being unlovable or not good enough."

"With 22 years of experience of working with family upheaval, foster care and physical and sexual abuse, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, and domestic violence, I enjoy being present for those working on the above issues. Issues of loss and grief, parenting skills or a new life direction. In recent years, I have come to love working with families and siblings of children diagnosed with Autism. Many times these family members are left with no support in the day in and day out living with a child or sibling with Autism. Chronic pain is also a major interest of mine."

"With 22 years of experience of working with family upheaval, foster care and physical and sexual abuse, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, and domestic violence, I enjoy being present for those working on the above issues. Issues of loss and grief, parenting skills or a new life direction. In recent years, I have come to love working with families and siblings of children diagnosed with Autism. Many times these family members are left with no support in the day in and day out living with a child or sibling with Autism. Chronic pain is also a major interest of mine."

"Are you heavy with concerns, worried about your ability to care for loved ones, or finding it difficult to make it through the day? Do you feel so stressed that it is hard to focus and engage? You may find you tend to forget things, have trouble completing tasks. You may have begun to feel lonely, notice distance creeping into your intimate relationships. Up late at night, feeling sad, judged, overwhelmed or stuck, wishing you could just escape. In therapy, you will find a safe place to explore all these worries, feelings, and reactions, and to examine your deepest struggles."

"Are you heavy with concerns, worried about your ability to care for loved ones, or finding it difficult to make it through the day? Do you feel so stressed that it is hard to focus and engage? You may find you tend to forget things, have trouble completing tasks. You may have begun to feel lonely, notice distance creeping into your intimate relationships. Up late at night, feeling sad, judged, overwhelmed or stuck, wishing you could just escape. In therapy, you will find a safe place to explore all these worries, feelings, and reactions, and to examine your deepest struggles."

"I enjoy working with mainly individuals and couples facing a variety of issues including loss of all types. This includes the death of a loved one, divorce or separation, job loss, infertility, and retirement. I have an understanding of the stress and anxiety as a lifelong resident of the peninsula as well. Relationships can be especially challenging with the demands of work and family. My approach is practical and supportive. I am told I make people feel at ease and am easily approachable."

"I enjoy working with mainly individuals and couples facing a variety of issues including loss of all types. This includes the death of a loved one, divorce or separation, job loss, infertility, and retirement. I have an understanding of the stress and anxiety as a lifelong resident of the peninsula as well. Relationships can be especially challenging with the demands of work and family. My approach is practical and supportive. I am told I make people feel at ease and am easily approachable."

"My goal is to provide you with compassionate understanding and a clear plan for moving forward, whatever this means for you. It may mean overcoming anxiety, recovering from depression, decreasing family conflict, achieving greater relationship satisfaction, or finding your way after a life change or loss. It could also mean helping you enjoy life more, regardless of what is happening around you. I have been providing therapy to individual adults and adolescents, as well as couples and families for over 18 years. I work with a diverse range of emotional, behavioral and relationship issues, utilizing the most effective research-based treatment models."

"My goal is to provide you with compassionate understanding and a clear plan for moving forward, whatever this means for you. It may mean overcoming anxiety, recovering from depression, decreasing family conflict, achieving greater relationship satisfaction, or finding your way after a life change or loss. It could also mean helping you enjoy life more, regardless of what is happening around you. I have been providing therapy to individual adults and adolescents, as well as couples and families for over 18 years. I work with a diverse range of emotional, behavioral and relationship issues, utilizing the most effective research-based treatment models."

"I am a licensed psychotherapist, specializing in helping those from a Christian faith manage through life transitions and mental illness. I also have an deep passion towards helping family members of narcissists, including processing trauma, developing healthy relationships, and strengthening boundaries."

"I am a licensed psychotherapist, specializing in helping those from a Christian faith manage through life transitions and mental illness. I also have an deep passion towards helping family members of narcissists, including processing trauma, developing healthy relationships, and strengthening boundaries."

"I provide psychological and psychoeducational evaluations for individuals ages 6 to adult. Assessments involve gathering relevant information and standardized testing that may include academic achievement, learning processes, cognitive and intellectual styles, attention and concentration abilities, and social, emotional, and behavioral functioning. Reports and in-person feedback session are provided with specific recommendations tailored to each individual. I strive to incorporate meaningful and personalized interpretations in my evaluations. In addition to assessing one's areas of weakness, I also search for areas of strength and positive attributes that can help guide one's next step of growth and development."

"I provide psychological and psychoeducational evaluations for individuals ages 6 to adult. Assessments involve gathering relevant information and standardized testing that may include academic achievement, learning processes, cognitive and intellectual styles, attention and concentration abilities, and social, emotional, and behavioral functioning. Reports and in-person feedback session are provided with specific recommendations tailored to each individual. I strive to incorporate meaningful and personalized interpretations in my evaluations. In addition to assessing one's areas of weakness, I also search for areas of strength and positive attributes that can help guide one's next step of growth and development."

"We are all human beings with a sometimes hidden, but very real needs to belong, feel safe, and experience life with comfort, awareness and confidence. Are you struggling to believe that there's any hope for change? In your relationships? In your chattering mind? In your tense body? We Whether it is discord with a loved one, mental illness issues, behavioral issues, or dissatisfaction and confusion about your internal experience, today is a good day to start addressing your desire to "feel better" and more comfortable being you."

"We are all human beings with a sometimes hidden, but very real needs to belong, feel safe, and experience life with comfort, awareness and confidence. Are you struggling to believe that there's any hope for change? In your relationships? In your chattering mind? In your tense body? We Whether it is discord with a loved one, mental illness issues, behavioral issues, or dissatisfaction and confusion about your internal experience, today is a good day to start addressing your desire to "feel better" and more comfortable being you."

"I am a licensed Marriage & Family Therapist specializing in depression, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, family counseling and teens. I am EMDR trained working towards certification. Through my EMDR training, I have helped many people overcome trauma in their lives that has shaped their poor decisions and/or negative views of themselves, and has sabotaged them in reaching their true potential. Trauma or not, EMDR is a fantastic process that can help you with a variety of deeply rooted issues."

"I am a licensed Marriage & Family Therapist specializing in depression, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, family counseling and teens. I am EMDR trained working towards certification. Through my EMDR training, I have helped many people overcome trauma in their lives that has shaped their poor decisions and/or negative views of themselves, and has sabotaged them in reaching their true potential. Trauma or not, EMDR is a fantastic process that can help you with a variety of deeply rooted issues."

"Whether you are struggling with important people in your life, depression, anxiety, troublesome feelings or moods, life changes, losses, or the impact of traumatic events, I can help. I offer time-limited, open-ended, or intermittent psychotherapy to enhance your life experiences and ameliorate your distress. I tailor my approach according to you as an individual and your unique circumstances,particular needs, and goals in life. Feel free to contact me for a consultation about working together to enrich your overall sense of well being."

"Whether you are struggling with important people in your life, depression, anxiety, troublesome feelings or moods, life changes, losses, or the impact of traumatic events, I can help. I offer time-limited, open-ended, or intermittent psychotherapy to enhance your life experiences and ameliorate your distress. I tailor my approach according to you as an individual and your unique circumstances,particular needs, and goals in life. Feel free to contact me for a consultation about working together to enrich your overall sense of well being."

"I am a Clinical Psychologist and Marriage and Family Therapist. The problems that I am trained to help are Children's School and Learning Problems, ADHD in adults and children, Family, Marital, Divorce and Custody Problems, Depression, Anxiety and OCD. The sessions are problem focused, with emphasis on addressing the issues that continue to undermine a person's ability to achieve happiness at home, work, social relationships and with one self."

"I am a Clinical Psychologist and Marriage and Family Therapist. The problems that I am trained to help are Children's School and Learning Problems, ADHD in adults and children, Family, Marital, Divorce and Custody Problems, Depression, Anxiety and OCD. The sessions are problem focused, with emphasis on addressing the issues that continue to undermine a person's ability to achieve happiness at home, work, social relationships and with one self."

"Hello, I'm Lori, welcome to my profile page! I have extensive experience working with children, teens and families. Since 1994, I have worked in several residential treatment facilities that specialize in helping SED (Severely Emotionally Disturbed) clients. I have a passion for helping families who are struggling with a difficult child or teen. I believe in treating the whole family system, in other words, the parent's marriage, siblings and parent child relationships. I am also personally invested in healing broken families as I have been through a divorce myself. My experience makes me more "real" to my clients."

"Hello, I'm Lori, welcome to my profile page! I have extensive experience working with children, teens and families. Since 1994, I have worked in several residential treatment facilities that specialize in helping SED (Severely Emotionally Disturbed) clients. I have a passion for helping families who are struggling with a difficult child or teen. I believe in treating the whole family system, in other words, the parent's marriage, siblings and parent child relationships. I am also personally invested in healing broken families as I have been through a divorce myself. My experience makes me more "real" to my clients."

"Thank you for considering me to assist in creating the changes you seek. Whether you're struggling with personal, family, or relationship issues, professional counseling and therapy can help you change beliefs and behaviors that are holding you back. My role as a therapist is to help you understand what's getting in your way, reduce any symptoms, and resolve the problems you face so you can live the best life possible. By working collaboratively with you in a warm, caring, non-judgmental way, I can help you create the changes you seek and move forward with confidence and optimism."

"Thank you for considering me to assist in creating the changes you seek. Whether you're struggling with personal, family, or relationship issues, professional counseling and therapy can help you change beliefs and behaviors that are holding you back. My role as a therapist is to help you understand what's getting in your way, reduce any symptoms, and resolve the problems you face so you can live the best life possible. By working collaboratively with you in a warm, caring, non-judgmental way, I can help you create the changes you seek and move forward with confidence and optimism."

"The burning question: "Should I be concerned by my child's behavior, lack of communication, or new friends... or is this just a phase"?
There are many variables as to why children/adolescents begin acting differently and sometimes this is just a natural progression in your child becoming their own individual. However, other times these are warning signs that something problematic is involved and you are correct to be concerned."

"The burning question: "Should I be concerned by my child's behavior, lack of communication, or new friends... or is this just a phase"?
There are many variables as to why children/adolescents begin acting differently and sometimes this is just a natural progression in your child becoming their own individual. However, other times these are warning signs that something problematic is involved and you are correct to be concerned."

Emotional disturbance is a catch-all term coined in education law and used by mental health professionals to describe students, children or teens having trouble at school. Emotional disturbance refers to:-

"...a condition exhibiting one or more of the following characteristics over a long period of time and to a marked degree that adversely affects a child's educational performance:

(A) An inability to learn that cannot be explained by intellectual, sensory, or health factors. (B) An inability to build or maintain satisfactory interpersonal relationships with peers and teachers. (C) Inappropriate types of behavior or feelings under normal circumstances. (D) A general pervasive mood of unhappiness or depression. (E) A tendency to develop physical symptoms or fears associated with personal or school problems."

Emotional disturbance in Redwood City and emotional disorders can be mild and reflect simply late learning or problems at home. Related conditions include kids who are on the autism spectrum or who have asperger's syndrome. If you're looking for help with emotional disturbance in Redwood City or for a Redwood City emotional disturbance Therapist, these Therapists provide help, emotional disturbance therapy, emotional disturbance counseling, and emotional disturbance treatment. They include Redwood City emotional disturbance Therapists, emotional disturbance psychologists, emotional disturbance psychotherapists and emotional disturbance counselors.

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